There are 6 ways to get from Alameda to Sunnyvale by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, subway, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oakland to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
1h 25m$26–40Drive 39.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alameda to Sunnyvalecar 39.4 mi
49 min$7–10Bus
- Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
1h 34m$11–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alameda to Sunnyvaletaxi 39.4 mi
49 min$140–180BART, Caltrain
- Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Millbraesubway Red-S / ...
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 49m$17–23BART, line 20 bus
- Take the subway from Fruitvale to Milpitassubway Orange-S / ...
- Take the bus from Milpitas BART to Sunnyvale Transit Centerbus 20
2h 7m$8–13
Alameda to Sunnyvale by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alameda to Sunnyvale is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Alameda to Sunnyvale is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Alameda to Sunnyvale station. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Alameda to Sunnyvale. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound via Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
The distance between Alameda and Sunnyvale is 48 miles. The road distance is 39.7 miles.
The best way to get from Alameda to Sunnyvale without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $26 - $45.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Alameda to Sunnyvale, including transfers.
Alameda to Sunnyvale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Alameda to Sunnyvale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Alameda to Sunnyvale is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $26 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $18 and takes 1h 34m.
What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Sunnyvale, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Santa Clara Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Millbrae
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–14
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $11–14
Subway from Fruitvale to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- BART
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $6–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- customer.service@vta.org
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Bus from Milpitas BART to Sunnyvale Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Coastside TAxi
- Phone
- +1 650-333-3505
- Website
- coastsidetaxi.com
SF Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 415-626-4733
- Website
- greencabsf.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 415.333.3333
- Website
- yellowcabsf.com
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Booking & Getting There
Alameda to Sunnyvale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Alameda to Sunnyvale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Clara Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to Sunnyvale is 40 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Alameda to Sunnyvale.
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